The State of Emergency was issued for 13 counties to help support long-term recovery efforts from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has discontinued its specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth, eliminating the "Press 3" option, following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to ...

The “Press 3 option” at the lifeline is gone, but NC public health leaders have trained call takers to work with LGBTQ+ people in crisis.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates three years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) celebrates three years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

North Carolina's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline sees dramatic increase in calls, chats, and texts. Learn about the crisis services available.

The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.

The NC DHHS says anyone can access 988 for free mental health resources through call, text or online chat anytime for any need.

During Tropical Storm Chantal, a mother worried for the safety of her daughter, who is still grappling with the trauma of ...

North Carolina had the 10th-highest infant mortality rate among states in 2023, according to the North Carolina Child ...

A public health crisis is brewing as the number of registered organ donors falls and transplant waitlists grow.